6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in Panama
Panama: 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value was 3,028 USD/m3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in Panama, 2000–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in USD/m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Panama is 3,028 USD/m3, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 141.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Panama peaked at 3,028 USD/m3 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 152.26 USD/m3, in 2002.
Panama ranks 6th of 161 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in Panama, year by year
| Year | USD/m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 203.96 USD/m3 | — |
| 2001 | 171.51 USD/m3 | -15.9% |
| 2002 | 152.26 USD/m3 | -11.2% |
| 2003 | 162.53 USD/m3 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 165.91 USD/m3 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 162.22 USD/m3 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 198.98 USD/m3 | +22.7% |
| 2007 | 304.88 USD/m3 | +53.2% |
| 2008 | 424.61 USD/m3 | +39.3% |
| 2009 | 499.68 USD/m3 | +17.7% |
| 2010 | 625.12 USD/m3 | +25.1% |
| 2011 | 731.65 USD/m3 | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 934.68 USD/m3 | +27.7% |
| 2013 | 1,253 USD/m3 | +34.1% |
| 2014 | 1,932 USD/m3 | +54.2% |
| 2015 | 2,158 USD/m3 | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 2,403 USD/m3 | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 2,616 USD/m3 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 2,720 USD/m3 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 2,822 USD/m3 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 1,836 USD/m3 | -34.9% |
| 2021 | 2,448 USD/m3 | +33.3% |
| 2022 | 2,723 USD/m3 | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 3,028 USD/m3 | +11.2% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 3,028 USD/m3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 89.17 USD/m3, 34.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Panama's 3,028 USD/m3 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 53.59 USD/m3, 56.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 244.65 USD/m3 | 152.26 USD/m3 | 499.68 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,820 USD/m3 | 625.12 USD/m3 | 2,822 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,509 USD/m3 | 1,836 USD/m3 | 3,028 USD/m3 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 3 Türkiye 252.29 USD/m3 compare
- 3 United Arab Emirates 5,217 USD/m3 compare
- 4 Senegal 3,941 USD/m3 compare
- 4 Timor-Leste 211.02 USD/m3 compare
- 5 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 192.11 USD/m3 compare
- 5 Luxembourg 3,427 USD/m3 compare
- 6 Côte d'Ivoire 68.26 USD/m3 compare
- 6 Democratic Republic of the Congo 148.89 USD/m3 compare
- 7 Kuwait 2,935 USD/m3 compare
- 8 Qatar 2,558 USD/m3 compare
- 8 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 69.83 USD/m3 compare
- 9 Denmark 1,883 USD/m3 compare
- 9 Melanesia 64.65 USD/m3 compare
More environment data for Panama
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.66 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.64 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.274 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.86 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -1.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.2493 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Panama?
- 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Panama was 3,028 USD/m3 in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 3,028 USD/m3 in 2023.
- What is the lowest 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 152.26 USD/m3 in 2002.
- How does Panama rank for 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value?
- Panama ranks 6th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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